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A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
New York State Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
Curtain Wall Installation Nears Completion on The Hospital For Special Surgery’s Expansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
The glass curtain wall has reached the roof parapet of The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Tower, a 12-story waterfront expansion of the Hospital For Special Surgery at 535 East 70th Street in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by EwingCole, the $200 million addition will span 100,000 square feet directly over FDR Drive and connect the main hospital wing to the south via a sky bridge. The property is located between East 71st and 72nd Streets.
NYPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing 19-Year-Old Woman from the Bronx
NEW YORK— The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old woman from the Bronx, who was reported missing on Saturday, July 27,…
Yankees Aim To Activate Five-Time All-Star Before Next Week
Indeed, it has been a struggle for this Yankees team that has lost multiple key stars to their lineup this season. But they should be getting one of their key players as soon as possible. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton could be activated as early as Monday as long as everything goes to plan, according to Aaron Boone.
New Yorkers among most financially distressed in the U.S., study finds
New York is the 10th-ranked state for having the most people living in financial distress, or "having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulty," the study reveals. New Yorkers are some of the most financially distressed nationwide, according to a study released by WalletHub last week. ...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Neptune Diner in Queens closes after 40 years
It was the last call on Sunday for an iconic diner in Queens.Neptune Diner in Astoria closed its doors after 40 years in business."I think it's going to be a loss to the neighborhood," said customer Nicholas DiVittorio. "Good food, good people who serve you, fair prices."Since 1983, The Katsihtis brothers have owned the building on Astoria Boulevard but not the land, which was sold in 2018 for over $10 million.The brothers also had a 35-year lease which expired in 2019. But since then, they were not able to come to a long-term agreement with the landlord."We didn't get a...
Moonburger Opens New Location Outside the Hudson Valley
Most know by now my love for Moonburger, the greatest burger I've ever had. The popular plant-based Hudson Valley burger joint has three Hudson Valley locations (Kingston, New Paltz, and Poughkeepsie). The Poughkeepsie spot inside the Chestnut Market inside the Mobil on Rt 9 opened back in April. Just last...
New York City Ballet turns 75
Turning seventy-five is a milestone, especially for a ballet company. At three-quarters of a century, New York City Ballet is considered not just one of the best dance companies in the world, but also the foundation of ballet in America."For all of us that are here, I think we all really would agree this is the top of the top," said Megan Fairchild, one of New York City Ballet's principal ballerinas. The company is made up of 90 dancers, and has an unparalleled repertory of more than 500 ballets. Asked what is different about the way dancers dance at New...
Yankees miss out on top third base trade target
The Yankees have been actively scouring the trade market for potential infield upgrades, and after acquiring Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins, General Manager Brian Cashman isn’t finished just yet. With the trade deadline looming on Tuesday, the team still has two days to make a significant move. However, their target will no longer include Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Trade for star Marlins outfielder should give Yankees much-needed energy boost
With their slump going on for more than a month now, the New York Yankees were in need of something to give their roster a jolt of energy to wake it up. They may have received that jolt on Saturday afternoon when their front office finally made a trade.The Yankees are reportedly finalizing acquisition of Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three prospects, adding another bat to a lineup that has desperately needed some additional depth. BREAKING: The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire outfielder Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins, sources tell ESPN.—...
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